(ὁ δεύτερος θάνατος , ho deúteros thánatos ): An expression, peculiar to the Book of Rev (Psalm 2:11; Psalm 20:6 , 14; Psalm 21:8 ) in Scripture, denoting the final penalty of the unrighteous; parallel with another expression likewise peculiar, "the lake of fire," in Revelation 20:14; Revelation 21:8 . See ESCHATOLOGY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT .
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